Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. What is to be the use of the building in which the raised access floor is to be installed?
A. It is important that consideration is given to the intended use of the building as part of the evaluation process. Raised access floors are used in a wide range of buildings which includes the following:

• General modern offices, any office environment where there is a need for a significant level of computer/telecom equipment.
  
• Call Centres, office environment set up to handle large scale customer enquires thereby requiring significant levels of computer/telecom equipment.
• Data processing centres. Large scale computer rooms set up for the processing of electronic data i.e. customer information, financial information etc.
• Telecom switch centres. Old mechanical telephone exchanges now replaced by electronic switch facilities. Also new mobile technology requires new electronic switch facilities.
• Distribution centres. These facilities distribute a vast range of fast moving consumer goods with order processing and such activities handled in a modern office environment.
• Educational facilities, raised flooring used in specific learning areas in schools, universities etc. Also used in library and major archive areas.
• Retail facilities such as major department stores increasingly using raised floors surfaced with special finishes.
  The type of area in which the raised access floor will be used will help to define the structural performance required of the raised floor and also the specific type of finish required to the floor surface.

Q. What level of services is anticipated under the raised access floor?
A. The anticipated use of the basic space in which the raised access floor is to be used will determine the projected level of power, data, telecom, HVAC and other services that will be located under the raised access floor. This information can then be used to determine the cavity depth required under the raised floor and hence the finished floor height which will then be used in specifying the raised access floor system.